Flowering Shrubs and Trees Common Lilac, French Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) care, characteristics and Photo

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Characteristics Flowering Shrubs and Trees Common Lilac, French Lilac. Flower colour burgundy, lilac, purple, light blue, white. Fragrant flower fragrance. Flower size small. Water needs moderate. Height of plant (cm) 150-200 cm. Growth rate medium growing. Neutral soil, acid soil. Not poisonous plant. Shelter in winter shelter is not required. Light needs semi-shade, full sun. Landscape use group planting, specimen, hedge. Cold hardiness zone 3 (-40 to -34°c), 4 (-34 to -29°c), 5 (-29 to -23°c), 6 (-23 to -18°c), 7 (-18 to -12°c). Frost resistance. Timing of flowering june, spring. Sandy loam soil, loamy soil.